What NAUGHTY CHILDREN are actually trying to say
Children have their own language through which they communicate with you heart to heart: their behaviour. It’s important to notice this language, so that you can lead your children to grow and solve problems.
You should see your child’s behaviour in the context of your relationship, says Hettie Redelinghuys, an educational psychologist and mom of two based in Bloemfontein.
If your little one for example fetches his pyjamas himself to prepare for bath after dinner, it’s positive (complementary) behaviour, as it shows he’s learnt there’s a routine in your home.
On the other hand, difficult (compensating) behaviour will show in spots in your relationship where your child through his behaviour tries to bring about ashift, so that your relationship can be more balanced.
Your child’s behaviour wants to tell a story or show you something, Hettie says. “It’s important for parents to ask: ‘What is my
